Gimv Overview
Gimv is a European investment company, listed on Euronext Brussels, with over 45 years of experience in private equity and venture capital. The firm focuses on five strategic investment platforms: Consumer, Healthcare, Life Sciences, Smart Industries, and Sustainable Cities. Gimv partners with ambitious and innovative companies, primarily headquartered in the Benelux region, France, and DACH countries, that have a solid market position and strong growth potential. The company manages a portfolio of approximately 60 companies with a combined turnover of EUR 4.5 billion and more than 20,000 employees. Gimv's investment criteria include small to medium-sized companies with capital requirements ranging from EUR 5 million up to EUR 150 million, emphasizing sustainable growth and value creation.
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Gimv
Investment focus
Invest in
- Nordics
- Western Europe
- Central Eastern Europe
Industries / verticals
- Beauty & Personal Care
- BioTech & Life Sciences
- Built Environment (Real Estate, Construction & PropTech)
- Clothing / Accessories / Wearables
- Consumer Electronics & Smart Home (non-wearable)
- Digital & Consumer health
- Energy
- Engineering / Manufacturing
- Food & Beverage
- Health Data, Healthcare Systems & Infrastructure
- Home & Living (Furniture & Décor)
- Industrial Automation
- Materials Science
- MedTech & Devices
- Mobility / Transportation
- PharmaTech
Investment role
Lead and follow
Stages
Series A, Series B or later
First ticket size
€5,000,000 - €150,000,000
Contact information
Private Equity Associate
Roxane Ameline
Associate
Sandy Blin
Managing Partner - Gimv Consumer; Member of the Executive Team and Investment Committee
Koen Bouckaert
Deputy Chair BVA ESG Committee
Vincent Bueren
Principal
Rishabh Chawla
How to approach funds like Gimv
When approaching Gimv, founders should highlight proven traction in their core markets and a clear path to scaling operations across Western Europe. Demonstrating a robust, defensible market position and a management team with a track record of executing growth strategies will resonate. Articulate how your company’s vision aligns with long-term value creation and sustainability, and be prepared to discuss how additional capital will accelerate both organic and inorganic growth. Gimv values operational excellence and strategic clarity, so emphasize your roadmap for sustainable expansion and your ability to navigate complex, multi-country environments.
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